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the movement. Programs through Baker Middle School and Fern Hill Elementary allow students to work in the local business on weekends. “You can start small,” Reisberg said. “But they sky’s the limit.”7th Annual Benson LectureA Learning Revolution Goes to School: The Maker MovementReisberg said the maker movement isn’t just about getting students excited — it’s about igniting passion for teachers, too. “Teachers really see the light in kids’ eyes,” he said. “They’re the ones who are going to light

Excellence, and it was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. The New York Times named Empire of Cotton one of the ten most important books of 2015. Professor Beckert’s other publications have focused on the nineteenth-century bourgeoisie, on labor, on democracy, on global history and on the connections between slavery and capitalism. He is currently at work on a global history of capitalism. To prepare for this year’s Benson Lecture, PLU students will read selections from Empire of Cotton and study the

is a member of the first ever Doctor of Nursing Practice cohort at PLU and the scholarship will cover the final three years of her doctorate studies.How did you choose PLU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program? I chose the PLU DNP program because PLU has a reputation that precedes itself. As I discussed my plans of applying to PLU’s DNP program at work and at various functions, I was almost always given positive reviews regarding PLU and how great a university it was. The praises I kept

exciting to see our hard work paying off,” said DeFord, a senior communication and German double major who will graduate in May 2016. “We are honored about the recognition and hope that These Four Years can be helpful to students and families.” These Four Years focuses on the value of higher education and the college experience. Specifically, the filmmakers sought to understand the effects that higher education, or the lack thereof, can have on professional opportunities and personal well-being and

improve sidewalks and pedestrian visibility along Park Avenue South in front of Pacific Lutheran University’s campus.The project, which spans Park Avenue between 125th Street South and Garfield Street South, is expected to be completed by late November, according to a Pierce County news release. PLU contributed $50,400 to the $966,675 project. “This work to improve pedestrian access will benefit local businesses, Pacific Lutheran University students and faculty, and the surrounding neighborhood

Yesenia Arellano ’13 discusses her work as a bilingual mental health counselor Posted by: Silong Chhun / September 28, 2021 September 28, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsPLU alumna Yesenia Arellano ’13 was recently honored by the City of Tacoma during National Hispanic Heritage Month for her work as a mental health counselor providing bilingual therapy to diverse community members and an immigrant clientele. Yesenia spoke with PLU Assistant Director of Communications Veronica

that most professional screenwriters use. The focus of this course will be “Speculative Scripts,” intended to teach students how to create scripts based on original ideas. “I would love to be able to share with the PLU community how scripts get made, picked up and purchased,” Minter said. “There aren’t a lot of opportunities to work with professional screenwriters in this capacity.” Students from the video-production group, PLU Showrunners, say the course will be particularly beneficial for them

startups operate, I began taking on anything and everything that came my way. Through hard work and long hours, I was able to grow with the company, and to this day, I am continuing to carve out my path.” Porch is a Seattle startup and home-improvement hub that connects homeowners to renovators through an interactive website. It now has more than 350 employees, has raised $100 million in 19 months and has a partnership with Lowe’s. Gates was one of the first employees of the company and now is

,” Tinker said. Jim Hanson, director of Climb the Mountain, said the camp aligns with the TOH Karl Forensics Forum’s goal of promoting and supporting forensics in the Pacific Northwest. “Pacific Lutheran University is a beautiful location for our camp, and Justin Eckstein, director of PLU Speech and Debate, and all of PLU have been helpful and gracious hosts,” Hanson remarked. “Our foundation is very appreciative of the work PLU is doing to build debate and public argument at PLU and in the community

education and promotion of life-sustaining and life-enhancing pursuits. Read Previous PLU’s Whiteneck and Smith Global Peacebuilding Award helps Lutes independently work abroad on humanitarian efforts Read Next PLU launches Marty’s Reformation Station app to teach campus about Martin Luther in fun, engaging way COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students